My latest triumph - Milk loaf in a pipe tin or small tin - recipes & photos

[achookwoman]

yes Judy, just leave it to cool.  Mine took about 20 mins.  If you lift it off the base and ten put ot back on,  it will show the temp

[judydawn]

Thanks Chookie, will try it next time to see if there is a difference.  I would describe the crumb as fine anyway but then I'm only new at this bread game and describing things like that is foreign to me.  All I know is that the sandwiches I just had for lunch were delicious (yes, couldn't stop at just one). Even after freezing the loaf sliced, the crust was still crisp and delicious.

Maddy  I'm sure with your skills you will be able to locate someone in Australia who can supply you with one of these tins (2 preferably).  Try your heart out as I know you will love it too. The bread is great and the crust is to die for, it tastes sooo good

[stacelee]

http://www.themixingbowl.com.au/

The above site has a pipe tin listed on their pricelist.  I don't know if it is the one that you are looking for

Take care
Stacey

[judydawn]

Pity there are no pictures but the pipe tin is just one half by the sound of it (pricewise too).  Anyone live near this place who could check it out without going out of their way for those on here wanting one? Thanks for the link Stacey.

[andiesenji]

You might check on eBay for a  Pyrex Bake A Round  which was made up until the early '90s.
I know they can be found in Australia because my friend in Victoria has two. 

Here's the listing for the item in eBay USA.

I have a couple and have used them for breads and even for a sponge cake (to make sandwiches with lemon curd filling).

They are not all that expensive. 

[achookwoman]

Stacelee,  thanks for the link to The Mixing Bowl.  I rang them this morning and got some very interesting answers.

They have 2 shops in Melb,  and will mail out products.
They are closed Mondays.
The tin we are interested in to make a Pipe Loaf is as Judy suggested, in 2 bits.  Not attached.  Anne,  the shop owner,  said they use Bulldog clips to hold the sides together.  While I don't think this is as good as the welded on clip,  it probably is satisfactory.
They are 12 inches long and cost $12.They are black.

She runs Bread  baking  classes.   Not hands on,  $10.  Good value,  but not TMX.

[judydawn]

Thank you to Andie and Chookie for the above advice.   Your knowledge and the research you both pass onto the forum is much appreciated.

[stacelee]

I have been looking through all of our supplier catalogs and can't find anyone who imports a single pipe/tank loaf tin.  Mackies do the standard 3/4 loaf ones that are supplied to commercial bakeries but not the single ones.  I will keep my eyes open for them if suppliers send new catalogs but so far...nothing.  Matfer who are imported by Eurochef do a long skinny one but it is not a true pipe loaf.

Take care
Stacey

[judydawn]

Thanks stacelee, looks like the 1/2 tin from themixingbowl is the nearest thing to it at this stage.  Strange that it is so hard to find here. I do like the ridges these tins leave on the bread, it makes it so easy to slice.

[achookwoman]

Yes Judy,  and the slices are not too large.

[cookie1]

.............so that we can't have one slice ½ inch thick and call it one slice of bread in our losing weight plan.

[judydawn]

  You got it Cookie.

[virgo9]

I found this one, nd them seem to ship internationally. The only problem is that it is a 3 loaf tin. It seems quite cheap! Maybe it wouldn't be any good???

http://www.bakingfrenzy.com/3-in-1-milk-loaf-tin-p-444.html?osCsid=f8d8c532b1a251e5d0bdf15f4f5cd9d3&pID=444&currency=AUD

[judydawn]

Thanks Lisa, that looks great.  The are based in Malaysia and the price does seem cheap but I can't see anything wrong with it. It does make a smaller loaf than my tin from the UK which is also non-stick but it would be a great buy for someone wanting this type of tin.  The length is the same but mine is fatter. I certainly can recommend this type of loaf.

[achookwoman]

 Bread tins are traditionally pretty thick, and heavy.I think mine in iron.